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ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES. GOODS DELIVERED ON A FRAUDU. LENT NOTE.

prosecution was begun, before Mr. AE. Lindsell, at the Magistracy, yester Hay afternoon, which aimed at fixing the responsibility for what Mr. Tinson, who prosecuted, described us a clever fraud. One man was charged with obtaining 1 bags of dried mussels, worth $800, by fileo pretecoes, and another was charged with receiving." At the commence ment of the proceedings, however, the charges were amended so that both were charged with obtaining and both, alter- untively, with receiving,

Mr. G. G. N. Tinson (of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master) prosecuted, and Mr. F. X. d'Almada defended one of the defendants

Mr. Tinson explained that the first defendant was a former employé of the complainants bus was discharged after China New Year because business way dull. He had worked, since then, with afrm on another floor in the same build ing and still took his meals with the complainants fokis. On the morning of Beptember 15th, the first lefendant visit ed the complainant's godown and three minutes later, an unknown individual arrived with an apparently genuine order from the office that 14, bags of mussels were to be delivered to the address of the reput defendant. Then they were Pepacked into smaller bags and soa were despatched, forthwith to a third. party with whom arrangements had been made, beforehand, to sell mussels on coin

mission. A part of the consignment was found at the sound defendant's private

address.

The Magistrate remarked that the egi. dence against the first defendant did ant

Bocal very strong,

Mr. Tinson said that evidence would be called whien would connect him with the fecand defendant.

Evidence was given by a clerk that it would be possible to abstract order forms from the place where they were kept.

An indication of complications" in the case was given by the coolies who made the transfer of the goods from the godown; they said that neither of the defendants was the person who employ ed thear..

The hearing was adjourned.

CHINESE WOMEN'S BUSINESS VENTURE.

AN ENTERPRISE IN SINGAPORE. Two. Chines women, who entered upon partnership to peddle small articles in Singapore found-as might be expected that the business venture would not carry the overhead charges of fares to; Singapore, and so on.. They returned to Hongkong and, yesterday, in the Summary Court, before the Puisne Judge (Mr. J R. Wood), вре of

them sued the other to compel her 'to pay bor share of the lowes, which amounted to over $500.

In support of the claim Mr. F., X. d'Almada called evidence to show that the plaintiff pawned a diamond ring and some jewellery to raise $500 as expital. The arrangement was to be a "Sifty- fifty one, and both women went to Singapore with a stock of jewellery, soap, toothbrushes and other miscellanea After peddling their wares around Singapore, Ipoh, and Taiping they found, on returning to Hongkong, that their expenses had exceeded their receipts by $620,

For the defendant, Mr. G. R. Haywood contended that the trip to Singapore, was single venture on the part of plaintiff, Mr. Haywood said the issue was whether or not it was a partnership venture and his case was that there was no agres ment.

Evidence was called by buth sides and documents relating to the venture were put in.

in giving judgment, bis Honour said the evidence given was unsatisfactory and none of the witnesses strack him as being entirely frank. The fact that defendant accepted certain papers as being an account of the venture showed that it was a partnership. He found, as a fact, that these papers were presented by de fendant to plaintiff in July last and at the same time defendant returned a quantity of jewellery and accounts generally under- the partnership He would give judg ment for plaintiff, with costs.

SAIGON HIGE MARKET.

SPORT.

TENNIA

"THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, 1921.

The following are the results in the Garrison Doubles championship, second round:-

C.S.M. Pearson and Cpl. Townsend, R.Ebent S.M. Thompson and Opl. Savage, R.A.M.C., 6-3, 7-3. R.A.M.C., beat Gr. Dyer and Gr. Bright, Sgt. Wilkinson and Cpl. Rhodes, BGA., 61, 69.

&S. M. Stroud and Dr. Lansley R.A.S.C., beat 8.-Sgt. Hamblin and Spr. Coupland, R.E., 80, 96.

beat Gr. Clow and Br. Newcombe, Cpl. Hayward and Spr. Newing, RE, R.G.A., 6-0, 7-5.

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Wilta, bet Sgt. Ricks and Sgt. Hollands, Bd. Murrant and Bdsm Rogers, R.A..C.. 6-1. 1.

Q1.8. Foster and S.-Sgt. Haynes, B.A.0.C., beat S.-Sgt. Jane and Cpl. Stone, R.A.M.C., 6-0, 6-3

beat A. E. Is (W.S.) Cowell and White, Sgt. Wells and Basin. Teagle, Wilts, O.E.C., 6-3, 6-4.

4.

Sgt. Holloway and Gr. Henwood, R.GA, .. from C.S.M. Woolford and S-Sgt. Best, R.E.

The third round will be played, wea- ther permitting, to-day, at p.m.

CANTON AND PEKING.

A CHINESE CHINA AND A JAPANESE CHINA.

[CANTON INFORMATION BUREAU.]*

CANTON, September 20th. Daily Press editorially stated that "it In its issue yesterday, the Hongkong has yet to be discovered that day mate factions upon the questions affecting ria difference exists among the various China which are likely to be discussed at the (Washington) Conference, It is in gard to the appointment of the dele gation that the difference is. revealed.

that existing at Peking bave failed, and All efforts to secure co-operation between the rxisting Government at Canton and these differences seem likely to be carried does the other will probably do its utmost to Washington. What one Government

to discredit."

The Canton Information Bureau is authorised to point out:-

1-That the difference between Gaston

Peking Administration stands for a the root of Chinese independence. The and Peking is so material that it goes to

Japanese China, as its acts and relations with Japan conclusively demonstrate whatever its actual intentions may be; Whereas President Sun's Government stands for a Chinese Chinas

That in the light of this profound Given fine weather, today and on Chinese Delegation to the Washington différence, the appointment of the Friday, the semi-finals and Gual will be Conference is a vital matter if a settle played at 3 p.m. and 4.0 p.m.. respecment of the group of complex issues, tively,

Wyndham and Officers of the Regiment, By kind permission of Lt.-Col. J. R the band of the 2nd Wiltshires will play selections at the Valley from 4 p.m.

On Friday H.E. Lieut.-General Sir G. M. Kirkpatrick, K. C. B., K.C.S.I., 0.0.0., will present the trophies won in the Garrison Doubles Championship and Garrison Tennis League At the end of the tournament.

LAWN BOWLS.

SHANGHAI, CRAIGENDOWER.

known as the Chinese Question is not to China, make for, the eventual Japantsation of

RUSSIA, VIA SIBERIA, ICEBREAKER TO OPEN UP NEW

TRADE ROUTE.

Trade between Britain and Russia is developing, and on both sides there is a near future. hope of a further improvement in the

trade with Central Siberia by the north- Ar attempt is to be made to open up. with an expedition organised by the All- ern sea and river route, and in connection Russian Co-operative Society. Ltd., Lon don, the icebreaker Alexandria will stil shortly from Laith to traverse a new trade route from Great Britain by way of the

will be used to make a way, are to thake Kara Sent

Five ships, for which the ice-breaker. the

attempt Two of

bay. have already left Liverpool: two them, the Ashwin Las Tintern other British ships will shortly sail from hoat, is due to leave Gothenburg. Hamburg and the fifth, a Norwegian

cargo of 11.000 tons, valued at more than Altogether they will carry an aggregat.

materials, machinery, household supplies. cultural implements, hardware, railway £250, CO and consisting chiefly of agri

blacksmiths tools, and sporting guns. with ammunition for far-hunters.

and biological observations will be made, Hydrographic and barometric recurls and cinematographers will bring back pictures of the land and life of the country.

CHINESE CONSORTIUM AND

PRIVATE ENTERPRISE. >

3-That this Government cannot be

In the House of Commons, on the 10th charged with failing to co-operate in the alt. Mr. Gershom Stewart asked thes appointment of an effective Chinese Delether the Consortium views with sympathy Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs whe for the simple senson that it has their promotion of leans purely for pro- not been officially approached on the ductive purposes in China, and whether, subject. At the same time, it must be in viry of the importance of stimulating madeler that the root-difference be trade. it had since its estblishment takea tween the policy of this Government and any practical steps, and, if so, what, in the policy of the Peking Administration that direction. regarding the independence of China, as a matter of substance and reality and not of mere form, would forbid any co-ope ration in the appointment of a delegation control of this Government.. which is not under the direction and

Mr. Harmsworth: an incertain as to the precise scope of the question. The Consortium is not immediately concerned with private enterprise in China, which does not involve a foreign public issue and a Chinese Government or provincial

points to 15, the Shanghai team met After defeating the Police Club by 16 Craigengower, yesterday afternoon. The

[If the Poking Administration standsenter, but it views with entire gamle was a botly contested one, small for a Japanese China the resolute standpathy the promotion of approved Acores being the order of the day. Craithe representatives of China took at

Jactive undertakings. and if

ded pro- its assistance gengewer had a couple of threes, early the Peace Conference

Versailles is required would. ant informed, be pre- reduced this advantage and, at the eighth hensible; and if the case which the re- Chinese national group has been invited in the match, but Shanghai gradually against the Japanese claims is incompre such purposes. The Consortium, which a pared to consider the grant of loans for head the score was level for the modest presentatives of the Peking Administra to join, was founded primarily for the only able to maintain a short lead but ference does not represent a policy of Government by international co-operative total of 7. For some time Shanghai was

tion are taking to the Washington Con purpose of procuring for the Chinese gradually increased the advantage and strenuous resistance to the Japanisation action, the capital necessary for a pro- won by 17 to 14.

of China what does it represent? We re-gramme of economic reconstruction and peat that no difference, profound or improved communication. superficial, is indicated in the published financis assistavice has already been made An offer af declarations of representatives of the two to the Chinese Government, but they hav factions regarding the principles which not as yet intimated their desire to take should be insisted upon at the conference vantage of this offer, nad it is not the As regards the maintenance babyblic of the Consortium to force a loan Sovereignty and integrity of China.-ED."upon China. ILD.PA

tails of the scores:-

The following were the teams und de-

SHANGHAI. 1:-Browa 2-Lander 3.Shaw

VRAGENGOWER,

OIDAT Allan. Bambin

McAlister (skip) Bradbury (skip)

CRAIDENGOWER, Score. Total.

SHANGHAL

No. Score. Total.

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12

20

GOLF.

CAPTAIN'S CUP COMPETITION AT FANLING.

The Captain's Cup competition, played last week-end over the old course at Fanling, "was won by A. Lench with 96-17-85.

The Compagnie de Commerce et de Tho

state:

In spite of the quietness of our market during the last fortnight, prices have remained firm with a slight upward tendency.

THREATENING LETTERS AT

SHANGHAI,

The Commissioner of Police at Shang hai in his report for the month of August, writes

CHINA'S URGENT NEED OF

RAILWAYS.

An

A correfpondent recently in China, emphasises the urgent necessity of rail. writing in The Times Trade Supplement, way development. Apart from conimer- Daring recent months there has been sons, he poists out that, given an de

cial, educational, and humanitarian pea- most remarkable and continuous diminution in the number of letters de blessed with some semblance of law an quate railway system, China would h maading, ostensibly for political pur order. The Civil War of 1916, stil poses, more or less huge sums of money mouidering, would never have occurred, under threats of assassination. There is and the perpetually disturbed state of good ground for believing that most of the provinces of Szechuen and Yunnan the men have gone to Southern China would have been impossible. As to what who were responsible for the many cases lines railway development should take. of attempted extortion by means of doct the most urgent need is the coniplation ments scaled and signed by members of of the Canton-Hankow Railway." the "Iron and Blood Society," "Revolt other urgent requirement is the comple tionary Army New Revolutionary tion of the Bankow-Szechuen Railway Society, "Out of Office Politicians,

Chung Hua Society for the propaga province in touch with the onter world. which will place an enormously wealthy tion of Justice," "Chung Hua Iron and Finally, it should be remembered that Blood Society, Iren and Blood Dar the pre-war cost of railways in China to Die Company,"

Body which punishes traitors and protects the Coc. Wus same £5,000 per mile, of which 40 stitution,' "Traitor

Extermication per cent was for imported articles. This Iron and Blood Club," "Shanghai Army needs of railways in China now amount Army," "Shanghai Branch of the Chinese Percentage bas, of course, been incrvasel enormously. Further, the inaintenanes of the Society for the preservation of the Constitution of China," "People's to some 2500 per mile, of which a very New Confederation," Nihilist Confe- considerable portion is for imports. It deration, Revolutionary Heroic Con, then, govious that, from every motive federation, Society for annibiliating is of paramount importance, if one only the rapid railway development of China traitors," "National Guard,' Righte aus National Sälvation. Society,"

considers the fact that some 18 000 miles sociation for the equal division of proof railways are required to bring China perty and Bombers of the Righteous to Indian standards. Army of kiangpch."

"

RISING

RENTS.

As-

THE CEYLON AUTHORITIES "AT

WORK.

NEW BEMUNERATION SYSTEM

FOR RUSSIAN WORKERS. {EDSTA NEWS AGENCY.]

Moscow, August 1st. By the decree of the Council of Labour and Defence, of July 20th, the Moscow National Industrial enterprises, employ-

THE FAMINE IN RUSSIA. RUSSIAN RELIEF WORK.. [ROSTA NEWS AGENCY,]'

Moscow, August 1st. famine relief committees are Navigation d'Extreme Orient, in their already active in all cities and towns and report dated Saigon, September 6th,villages. All classes of the population are vitally interested in the relief work. Self-denial is being shown in particular by the city workers and poorer peasants Despite the many protests against the the soldiers, who are cheerfully donat raising or house rente by landlords, the ing rations and

wages out of their mengre situation unfortunately remains the same, allowances. Numerous factories are work- says the Ceylon Observer, of August 27th. ing One hundred thousand workers overtime donating articles thus pro- The need for legislative action is con(100,000), were put on a new remuneration Velga districts.

system to-day. The basic feature of this The provincial artists, to be taken by Government; but at the and wages in kind to each factory 18 arranging numerous benefit performances guided to a very great extent by the general ehciency, which remuneration de following the metropolitan example, are same time Goverment will have to be collective body in accordance with ita and concerts, charging admittance in food opinion of the City Corporation. products.

It is understood that Mr. de Glanville distributed by a factory wage committee posited into a collective wage fund is has already reported to Government on to the employés according to their in to be considering it carefully, and already for efficient production.. the matter. Government is understood dividual eliciency, with special awards a copy of the Malta House Renta Act, has been forwarded to the Colombi

Java and Hongkong markets are rathered to the barter fund for the starving stantly being mentioned. The step has system consists in the State, paying money

wedk

Regular inquiries have been re- ceived from Europe and some business has been closed for October shipment

Arrivals of paddy are small, but stocks are fairly supplied.

The total amount of rice exported from January 1st up to August 20th, 1921, is 966,976 againat 653,069 tons is 1920.

By the efforts of the commissariat of We quote to-ddy: White Saigon rice, over 20,000 persons have been transferred Labour and Central evacuation agencies, No. 9 aifted, Japan quality, Hongkong, from famine to prosperous districts dur $5.90 per

pical Lo.b. Saigon, foring July.. September/October shipment.,

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The commissariat of agriculture devotee Municipal Council, requesting that a re special attention to the winter sowing port on ite lines on Incal rents be sub- WORLD THEATRE.

campaign in the Volga provinces, con-mitted to the Ceylon Government templating, the tillage of approximately 3,800,000 hectars in the Volga region. The magnificent drama "The King commisariat also reports that fourteen um of Love, from William Fox, southern, provinces hare uiready to featuring the famous star, Jewel Carmen, pleted early saving aggregating six mil now being screened at the World lion hectars, thus approaching the Theatre, is a picture of high distinction ered of 1915 On Tuesday night the theatre was pack ad, showing the popular appreciation of this wonderful film.

dom

The management has engaged the services of Miss Mosclown and Mr. Gordon in their latest Parisian dances, Their performances have greatly pleased the spectatora.

SUZZ CANAL TRAFFIC,

the total 1.351-were-

A Moscow dispatch to the bus connection, the Munisipality-pro-Japanese. The total receipts for the year

In a White Paper recently issued parti- The control of rants in Malth is based culars are given of the shipping and very much on the lines of that existing tonnage passing through the Baez Canal in England. At present the Council is in 1910. The total number of vessels was undering the question of wrending the 3,685, with a net tonnage of 16,013,302. Municipal Housing Ordinance Bill. Inf 2,069 merchant vessels comprised in poses employing the services of a lawyer amounted to Frs, 144,583,073. The

British and 283 Agency in the Far East says:-The State to the work of drafting a new ordinance out at an average, after deduction of New secretary, who will be required to attend duration of the passage of vessels worked benefit performances for famine relief able that the Municipal authorities will quirements of 18 hours 4 minutes Pas theatres devote the entire month to When this has been done, it is quite prob delays caused by naval or military te The admission prices are as follows draw up a scheme of rent restriction. It sengers to a total of 527,609 went through lat row-albe, grain seeds or flour, or will of course, hava to be finally, passed the canal, 11,406 outward and 210,000 4lbe of pean, or 15lbs of potatoes; the by the legislative Council before being homeward bound: #Crack ments in the second row are cheaper, etc, sia but into orciminar d

mean

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FRUIT.

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JUST ARRIVED

STRAWBERRY

APRICOT

PLUM

BLACK CURRANT-

per 12 oz. Tin 50c

16 oz

35

$35

40c

MARMALADE

per 16 oz. Tiu 35

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TAILORING DEPARTMENT. We have received a smart selection of

AUTUMN and

WINTER SUITINGS

in

FLANNELS, CHEVIOTS, HOMESPUNS.

SERGES etc.

These have been marked at competitive prices. There are Sults for $55.00, Sports Coats $27.50 which we guaranted in style, and fit.